January, 2017

“...encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” I Thessalonians 5:11

Pottawatomie-Lincoln Baptist Association, Shawnee, OK ~ Dr. Russell R. Cook, Director of Missions Vol. 21, No. 1

EXECUTIVE BOARD

The next regular meeting will be

February 13, 2017 Dinner @ 6:30

Meeting @ 7:30

Support Meeting February 9 @ 10:30

Mission Partnership February 9 @ 1:30

PLBA Office will be

Closed

January 16 Martin Luther

King Day

Association

Website

www.plba.org

PRO-LIFE Rally

February 8

Oklahoma State

Capitol

4th Floor

Rose Distribution

9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Pro-Life Rally

House Chamber 11:45 a.m.

First Southern, Del City ~ 6400 S. Sooner Road, OKC Thom Rainer President-CEO Lifeway Christian Resources/Author

Frank Turek President of Cross Examined/Author

Chuck Kelley President of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary

James Walker President of Watchman Fellowship

John Meador Pastor of First Euless, Texas

Charles Lowery President and CEO Lowery Institute for Excellence, Inc

Junior Hill Evangelist/Author

AB Vines Pastor of New Seasons Church, San Diego, California

Rodney Keith Pastor of Gardenview Baptist Church, Jacksonville, FL

Charles Billingsley Worship Leader

Monday Senior Adult Session 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. ~ Junior Hill, Charles Lowery, Charles Billingsley Afternoon 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ~ James Walker, John Meador, Junior Hill, Charles Billingsley Evening 6:30 p.m. ~ Charles Billingsley, Thom Rainer

Tuesday Morning 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ~ Women’s Session & Breakouts Afternoon 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. ~ A.B. Vines, Rodney Keith, Chuck Kelley, Charles Billingsley Evening 6:00 p.m. ~ The African American Fellowship of Oklahoma Choir, Charles Billingsley, Frank Turek

State Evangelism Conference ~ January 30-31

Word of Encouragement PLBA WOMEN

A Nugget From My Spiritual Journey... What a year we have all come through! Individually, we have all had mo-ments of joy, seasons of personal trials, and maybe even life-changing events where nothing will ever be the same again. We may have experienced great gain or loss. As a nation, we have felt much unrest, uncertainty, tension and even fear. We have done a lot of heart-searching and made challenging decisions in this land we call home! Here we sit…upon the precipice of the unknown, the year 2017. But, is that really different than when we wake up every morning, facing an unknown day? Each day we must trust the Lord…and He trusts US with each day! Each day is a gift, yet we never know what it will hold before bedtime. As I am writing this (for printing purposes) in not quite mid-December of 2016, we have just returned home from the funeral of a former Pastor’s wife (65), who went home to Jesus in her sleep. Later, I noticed as I was scrolling through the morning’s social media posts that three friends or family members of friends had died this morning. We just don’t know, do we? Yet, we often find ourselves worrying about what we are going to do next Tuesday or next Saturday or next month or next year! Why do we have trou-ble with trusting God for those supposedly tangible days, weeks, months or years, when we have already trusted Him completely for the unending eons of eternity??? If we can trust Him for our eternal lives, why do we sometimes struggle with trusting Him with our daily lives, hour by hour? Does that really do us any good? Jesus said in Matthew 6:25-34, “…do not worry about your life…for the pagans run after all of these things…seek first His kingdom and His righteousness…do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” Perhaps that would be the best “New Year’s Resolution” for us all…to trust Him fully, without worry, AND to be obedient, trustworthy servants to Him!!! Only His resounding question(s) to us will matter above all else in eternity: “What did you do with My gift of My Son to you? Did you accept Him or did you reject Him? Did you serve Him?”

Marsha Cook, Director

It Might Preach! “How To Live In Perenial Revival”

Psalm 85:8-13

Introduction of Psalm 85:

Acknowledge God’s work in the past (vv.1-3)

Accept God’s work in the present (vv. 4-7)

Anticipate God’s work in the future (vv. 8-13)

(Four reminders on how to move from here to revival:)

I. REDISCOVER GOD’S WORD (v. 8 “I will hear what God the Lord will say, for He will speak...to His people…”)

God Still Speaks!

II. REVERE GOD’S WORK (v. 9 “...His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in the land.”)

God Still Saves!

III. REALIGN WITH GOD’S WAYS (vv. 10-11 “Loving-kindness and truth have met together…” ie. grace and truth. “Righteousness and peace have kissed each other.”)

God Still Sanctifies!

IV. RECOMMIT TO GOD’S WILL (vv. 12-13 “...our land will yield its produce. Righteousness will go before Him and will make His footsteps into a way.”)

God Still Sends!

Conclusion “Will You not Yourself revive us again that your people

may rejoice in You? (v. 6)

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In just a matter of days, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. For those of us who have been watch-ing this historic campaign and election, there is some sigh of relief. And as President–elect Trump begins to establish his cabinet, the relief even becomes greater. I was especially interested in Scott Pruitt’s appointment as Director of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Pruitt has served faithfully as our Attorney General for Oklahoma . He is a born-again Christian, member of First Baptist Church, Broken Arrow and a Trustee on the Board at Southern Semi-nary. God seems to be putting a good number of genuine Christ-followers in Trump’s cabinet. I don’t think this is just coincidental. We’ve been praying by the tens of thousands for our nation and for our govern-ment. How God chooses to answer our prayers is up to him. But we can surely see His hand at work. Nevertheless, the salvation of our nation is not primarily in the hands of any one president, vice-president, cabinet, congress, court or de-mocracy. Our only hope is still the only hope we’ve ever had. Since (and even before) the first Christmas we have hoped in the King of kings and Lord of lords, the Lord Jesus Christ. So, as thankful as we are for a new administration in Washington, we are much more thankful for the administration of God over ours and all other nations. We are thankful for what looks like a little more time for us to pray and work for revival in the land. Keep praying according to II Chronicles 7:14 and I know He will heal our needy nation.

Encouragingly Yours, Russell Cook

Oklahoma State Evangelism Conference

WOMEN’S *SESSION*

Tuesday, January 31 - 9-11:30 am Del City, First Southern * Gymnasium

You are invited to attend the 2016 SEC session for women! It features women who are enthusiastic about sharing their story and equipping you. There is no cost to attend this event. Kate McCord Rockie Naser

bgcowomen.org * bgco.org/sec

National Trafficking

Hotline

888-3737-888

S.T.O.P. SUNDAY

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

Association Website — www.plba.org

Budget Receipts

TOTAL CHECKING AND SAVINGS TO BE ACCOUNTED FOR Beginning Bal. Income Expense Ending Bal. 11-1-16 11-30-16 Budget $19,784.35 12,750.86 22,490.35 $10,044.86 Designated $180,545.75 $182,401.84 Total Monies $200,330.10 $192,446.70

For more information or to register your church call 405-273-2105

RSVP before Thursday, February 2 Hershell Green-Director

Beginning January 3, 2017

PLBA will have new office hours.

The office will be open 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The Print Shop will be open 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Churches listed in red are Pastorless

PASTORS CHURCH Nov. ‘16 YTD Roger Shaw Agra, FBC .00 4,335.77 Dale Griffin, Int. Asher, FBC .00 1,999.64 Larry Sparks Blackburn Chapel 330.27 4,363.83 Chris Kolbenschlag, Int. Carney, FBC .00 719.46 Rick Blackwell Chandler, FBC 1,011.98 10,019.08 Keith Henley Chandler Southern 252.86 2,932.00 Doug Parker Dale .00 277.11 Mike Mitchell Davenport, FBC 839.23 5,837.77 Mike Haines Deer Creek .00 2,295.17 Mark Streetman Earlsboro, FBC .00 600.00 Galen Greenwalt Earlsboro Indian 180.34 1,078.84 ______________ Fairview 145.06 1,492.45 Dan Campbell Faith 338.56 3,468.87 Jeff Bruton Forest .00 100.00 Lee Witt Hazel Dell .00 3,605.27 Tuney Ropp Hillside 1,652.16 11,714.63 Gary Nickerson Hilltop 665.63 5,412.08 Bryan Cook Hopewell .00 141.50 Billy Benson Macomb .00 1,440.58 Mike Hazelwood Mammoth .00 3,265.00 Bobby Shatto Maud, FBC .00 202.81 Butch Bradley Maud, Trinity 133.38 1,660.24 Shawn Crawley McLoud, Covenant Hope 32.50 1,618.57 Russell Cook, Int. McLoud, Emmanuel .00 4,880.92 Jerry Gray McLoud, Emmaus 178.55 1,478.71 Matt Halsted McLoud, FBC .00 505.38 Joe Jones Meeker, FBC 222.00 2,483.43 Jerry Jackson Morning Star .00 .00 R.J. Stokes Mt. Pleasant .00 265.50 Rick Ham, Int. Newalla, New Life .00 3,759.76 Ed Moore Newalla, Pecan Valley 88.00 824.97 Mike Collyer Pink 401.18 3,343.59 Jim Morningstar Pioneer .00 876.55 Nathan Howard Pleasant Home 216.37 2,203.94 Tim Emmons Prague, FBC .00 4,919.14 Danny Napier Rock Creek 580.06 8,918.42 Gaspar Reyes Rock Creek Hispanic 21.25 383.54 Tony Black Romulus .00 1,654.52 Monte Dean Sh-Aydelotte .00 5,588.80 David Henry Sh-Calvary .00 .00 Ray Miller Sh-First 256.48 3,087.26 Spencer Davis, Int. Sh-First Indian .00 200.92 Anthony Rhone Sh-Galilee 75.00 825.00 Bob Dawson Sh-Good Shepherd Chapel .00 541.04 Jay Sampson Sh-Heritage .00 2,675.09 Todd Fisher Sh-Immanuel 2,100.11 23,960.85 John York Sh-Oakland Chapel .00 137.30 Don Acker Sh-Sallateeska 141.00 1,409.00 Mike Craig Sh-Temple 1,275.00 11,132.16 Larry Norris Sh-Trinity 150.58 1,716.88 Steve Dominy Sh-University 517.60 4,254.83 Blake Martin Sh-Wallace Ave. 65.00 172.00 Perry Tripp Sparks, FBC 34.34 504.42 Brandon Leslie St. Louis, FBC 296.43 3,677.79 Ben Little Stroud, Disciple’s Way .00 25.01 James Bond Stroud, FBC 297.18 5,432.36 Tony Peak Tecumseh, FBC .00 10,091.82 _______________ Tecumseh, Karis .00 .00 Will Wilson Tecumseh, New Hope 50.00 500.00 Clint Dawkins Tecumseh, Sharon .00 7,768.14 Bob Fowler Tryon, FBC 202.76 2,014.48 Britt Lesley Wanette, FBC .00 1,717.84 Bill Howse Wanette, Victory Pointe .00 .00 Russ Houser Wellston, Cornerstone .00 .00 Darrell Sullivan Wellston, FBC .00 4,776.27 Lane Buckley Wellston, Trinity .00 990.00 TOTAL $12,750.86 $198,278.30

Staff Needed Incorrect information... please call the Association

office, 405.273.4558.

AYDELOTTE is seeking a P/T worship minister to lead with blended worship team. Email resume to aydelottebc@gmail.com. (Monte Dean, Pastor)

FIRST, TRYON is taking resumes for bi-vocational youth minister, a small salary is included. Please send resumes to: Tryon FBC, P.O. Box 95, Tryon, OK 74875 or call 405-606-5621. (Bob Fowler, Pastor) HOPEWELL is taking resumes for a part-time volunteer Youth Minister. Please email a letter of interest and a short resume to: bryanjcook@sbcglobal.net (Bryan Cook, Pastor) KARIS MINISTRIES is prayerfully searching for a bi-vocational pastor for their church. Established as a native church plant in Shawnee, we are re-building the ministry to become more effective in our current community of Tecumseh. Send resume to ok.karis.ministries@gmail.com or to Pastor Search Team, 219 E. Jefferson, Tecumseh, OK 74873. ROCK CREEK is accepting resumes for both full-time Youth Minister and part-time Music Minister. Resumes can be mailed to Rock Creek Baptist Church, 44900 Hardesty Road, Shawnee, Oklahoma 74801 or emailed to rockcreekbaptist@hotmail.com. (Danny Napier, Pastor)

22 Rev. Nathan Howard 130 E. 45th St. Apt. 15E Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Pleasant Home

31 Mrs. April (Clint) Dawkins 2326 Faith Blvd. Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor’s Wife, Sharon

31 Rev. Tuney Ropp 33892 E 1040 Rd McLoud, OK 74851 Pastor, Hillside

Anniversaries

6 Rev. & Mrs. Gaspar Reyes 1409 Morren Drive Norman, OK 73071 Pastor, Rock Creek Hispanic

13 Rev. & Mrs. Jeff Bruton 970972 S. 3430 Rd. Chandler, OK 74834 Pastor, Forest

20 Rev. & Mrs. Ben Little 128 N High Ave. Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor, Disciple’s Way

23 Rev. & Mrs. Jim Reynolds 2 Lancet Circle Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor

24 Rev. & Mrs. Glenn Peck 18 Comanche Circle Shawnee, OK 74801 Retired Pastor

26 Rev. & Mrs. Larry Sparks 36325 Lake Road Shawnee, OK 74801 Pastor, Blackburn Chapel

28 Rev. & Mrs. Tony Black 40255 State Hwy 59B Macomb, OK 74852 Pastor, Romulus

Birthdays

4 Rev. Roger Shaw 13900 River Ridge Rd Perkins, OK 74059 Pastor, First, Agra

6 Rev. Tony Peak 21425 Trailridge Tecumseh, OK 74873 Pastor, First Tecumseh

6 Rev. Gaspar Reyes 1409 Morren Drive Norman, OK 73071 Pastor, Rock Creek Hispanic

10 Mrs. Bernice Lowder 12 Willow Creek Rd Shawnee, OK 74801 Former Pastor’s Wife

11 Mrs. Jamy (Todd) Fisher 1403 Manchester Shawnee, OK 74804 Pastor’s Wife, Immanuel

13 Mrs. Carol (Ellis) Rolette 405 N. Pesotum Shawnee, OK 74801 Retired Pastor’s Wife

13 Rev. John York 311 Debbie Lane Tecumseh, OK 74873 Pastor, Oakland Chapel

15 Mrs. Lynn (Kent) Kellogg 2524 Sutton Court Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor’s & DOM’s wife

15 Rev. Jerry Gray 581 N Peebly Road Choctaw, OK 73020 Pastor, Emmaus

18 Mrs. Sherry (Al) Farrow 1 Dennis Blvd. Shawnee, OK 74804 Retired Pastor’s Wife

Director of Missions ...................................... Dr. Russell Cook, 405.273.4558 Moderator................................................................Joe Jones, 405.517.3640 Vice Moderator ................................................... Billy Benson, 405.595.1053 Treasurer .......................................................... Clint Dawkins, 405.273.5502 Clerk & Office Manager ................................. Janice Maynard, 405.273.4558 Media Manager ................................................. Tanya Bruton, 405.273.4558 Discipleship Director...................................... Mike Hazelwood, 405.279.2451 Family Director ............................................... Shawn Crawley, 405.229.5813 Worship Director .............................................. Jason Henson, 405.273.2105 Missions Director ............................................... Kirk Holloway, 405.258.0175 Support Director .......................................... Dr. Russell Cook, 405.273.4558 Youth Minister .............................................. Duncan Blackwell 405.273.5509 Licensed Counselor............................................... Brett Ellard, 405.275.2222 Licensed Counselor........................................... Larry Roberts, 405.275.2222

January 1 Happy New Year

3 Association Office reopens

8 STOP Sunday

15 Sanctity Of Life Sunday

16 Martin Luther King Day-Assn. Office CLOSED

29 Prayer For Spiritual Awakening Gathering,

First Southern, Del City

30-31 State Evangelism Conference,

First Southern, Del City

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